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English 19th Century Pair of Barley Twist Columns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This pair of English 19th century barley twist columns are a wonderful architectural antique to add
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Original English Victorian Walnut Magazine Rack Table with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Victorian walnut magazine paper rack table with barley twist columns on castors.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Overmantel Tripartite Mirror with Barley Twist Columns and Stars
Located in Wells, ME
English Regency giltwood overmantel mirror in tripartite form with barley twist columns. The frieze
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Colonial Rosewood Carved Hutch Linen Cabinet with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Uncompromisingly hand-crafted Colonial cabinet with barley twist columns and removable shelves
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Asian British Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

English Mid-19th Century Pair of Pedestal Cabinets with Barley Twist Columns
Located in Wells, ME
English pair of rosewood pedestal cabinets with barley twist carved columns, cathedral arched
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Cupboards

Materials

Rosewood

Large Antique Hand Crafted Pair of Barley Twist Columns / Pedestal Stands 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
, barley twisted stands from the mid 1800s. For these to be in such marvelous condition and to have such an
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Elm, Wood

Flor Lamp Wood Barley Twist Column, RE 19th Century, Arts and Crafts Spain
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
19th Century or early 20th century Floor lamp in the shape of a wooden solomon column. * The
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1860 BARLEY TWIST COLUMN BASE TRIPOD LAMP END WiNE TABLE
Located in GB
patination throughout. The column base is a wonderful piece of craftsmanship, it has a wonderful turning
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four 19th Century Cararra Marble Columns with Byzantine Capitals
Located in Dallas, TX
Corinthian capital that preceeded it historically. The capitals are separate from the barley twist columns so
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Carrara Marble

English Mahogany Barley Twist Chiffonier
Located in Wilson, NC
barley twist columns. The shelves and doors have the original mirrored glass which are all distressed due
Category

Antique 1860s English Credenzas

Materials

Marble

Rosewood Barley Twist Lift Top Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
Rosewood barley twist lift top bench, with open fretwork on three sides, barley twist columns on
Category

Antique 1860s English Benches

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Rosewood Barley Twist Lift Top Bench
Rosewood Barley Twist Lift Top Bench
H 18 in W 22 in D 18.25 in
English Barley Twist Teakwood Horse Tack Rack /Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
This rack/chest has three cross rails supported by bold barley twist columns. It has a lift top box
Category

Vintage 1930s English Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved English Oak Barley Twist Lounge Chair With Caned Back & Sides
Located in West Chester, PA
A unique hand carved oak lounge chair with caned sides and back and barley twist columns
Category

Early 20th Century English Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
centre of the backs, each side has barley twist columns with red upholstered arms with close studding to
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
H 49.61 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Monumental Italian Olive Burl Barley Twist Cheval Mirror
Located in Southampton, NJ
classically carved details. Two substantial barley twist columns insert solidly into the base boasting one
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Olive, Satinwood, Walnut, Burl

English Barley Twist Oak Two-Tier Server/Cabinet
Located in Wilson, NC
flower swags on the lower stiles. The top section is supported by four barley twist columns.
Category

Antique 1860s English Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Edwardian Walnut Barley Twist Tripod Wine Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century Edwardian Walnut wine table with tripod Barley Twist column over three feet
Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Tables

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Walnut Rococo Decorative Carved Barley Twist Step Back Cuboard, Circa 1750
Located in Hollywood, SC
barley twist columns, four centered drawers with wood knobs, and terminating on the original step back
Category

Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Cupboards

Materials

Iron

Set of 6 Antique French Renaissance Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a brace of clockwise & counter-clockwise barley twist columns providing the upright support, each
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Large French Barley Twist Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Barley Twist Oak Wall Mirror The Oak Mirror Frame is attractively carved along the
Category

Antique 1880s French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Barley Twist Side Table
Located in London, GB
the 1850-1870 period. It is of superb quality, the rectangular top is supported by a barley twist
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Barley Twist Side Table
Antique Victorian Barley Twist Side Table
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
19th Century Renaissance Barley Twist Stripped Oak Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
barley twist columns in pairs on each side, providing support to the elaborately carved apron which
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Set of 2 Iron Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderful set of 2 iron fire tools, 18th century, with barley twist columns.  
Category

Antique 18th Century European Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Iron Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderful set of 2 iron fire tools, 18th century, with barley twist columns.
Category

Antique 18th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Barley Twist Mahogany Columns
Located in Wilson, NC
barley twist. These columns were at some time applied to a flat surface, as the back sides have a
Category

Antique 1890s English Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barley Twist Mahogany Columns
Pair of Barley Twist Mahogany Columns
H 78 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
Located in Alpharetta, GA
unique display piece. Underneath are two ornately carved drawers, barley twist columns, a middle shelf
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Serving Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
19th Century French Oak Barley Twist Server
H 39.5 in W 45.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique English Victorian Arts & Crafts Barley Twist Oak Cheval Mirror
Located in Glasgow, GB
An unusual Victorian oak cheval mirror with barley twist columns and on shaped plinth supports, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Floor Mirrors and Full...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

19th Century French Petite Server Barley Twist Display Louis XIII Carved Oak
Located in Charleston, SC
style with barley twisted columns. Finished on all sides so you are able to place this freestanding in
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Renaissance Revival End Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair 17th Century Louis XIII Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
counter-clockwise barley twist columns and supports, interconnected with extraordinarily precise
Category

Antique 1690s French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Mohair

Pair Antique French Renaissance Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns forming the seatback uprights, armrests, legs and
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Carved English Style Sideboard Server Buffet
Located in Pasadena, TX
English style sideboard server buffet. Measures: 8FT. Walnut with barley twist columns and
Category

Early 2000s American Georgian Credenzas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century mahogany occasional table
Located in Martlesham, GB
twist column terminating on a circular platform base raised on scroll feet. Circa 1860.
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four 19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
cushion, which in turn is flanked by clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns. The barley
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Late Victorian Four Column Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Petaluma, CA
This unusual pedestal has 4 barley twist columns leading up a top which has 4 curved corners. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Pedestals

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Neoclassical Barley Twist Dessert Buffet, Server
Located in Dallas, TX
tailored architecture and timeless barley twist columns creating three tiers for an airy yet very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Buffets

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
& counter-clockwise barley twist columns in a doubled pattern on each side for support, as well as across
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century French Barley Twist Alabaster Column, Pedestal, Sculpture Stand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
features a spiraling barley twist along its central pillar. Resting on an 11.5 inch diameter plinth base
Category

Early 20th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Alabaster

Regency Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in London, GB
above frieze with central panel, the plate flanked by barley twist columns. Dimensions: 154cm (60
Category

20th Century British Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
Regency Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
H 60.63 in W 42.92 in D 9.06 in
A Set of 4 Victorian Barley Twist Oak Dining Chairs This is a lovely set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chairs, the barley twist columns on the back of the chairs match the turning of the front legs. The
Category

Antique 1880s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century walnut wine / occasional table stamped Holland & Son
Located in Martlesham, GB
inlaid circular top raised on a barley twist column with carved decoration at the bottom and supported on
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Hunt Cabinet / Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance Revival Buffet
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
on top & four barley twisted columns. The cabinet is richly decorated with French hunt / Black
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

English Rosewood Bench
Located in Wilson, NC
arabesque on the sides. There are carved barley twist columns on the corners terminating in mushroom feet
Category

Antique 1860s English Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

English Rosewood Bench
English Rosewood Bench
H 21 in W 26 in D 19 in
Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
with leaves & branches , a hunting trophy bird and 6 barley twist columns of various sizes all carved
Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Renaissance Revival Hunt Desk / Secretaire Barley Twist Oak 19th
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
. Marvelous decorated hunt style desk with fox head drawers & barley twisted columns. Made with superb
Category

Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Desks

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Barley Twist Walnut Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in southern France circa 1850, this sturdy fruit wood seating stands on carved barley twist legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Benches

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Barley Twist Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Clockwise & counter-clockwise barley twist columns in front provide support for the top as well as a mid
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Marble

Antique French Carved Oak Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
. Full length barley twist columns flank the large door that features upper glass framed with dome shaped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
positioned above the bold molding just above a vertical rosette, followed by full length barley twist columns
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Barley Twist Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
single continuous carved embellishment. Clockwise and counter-clockwise barley twist columns provide
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Ta...

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
over three drawers in the front, flanked by turned barley twist columns, and raised on bracket feet
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Norwich, GB
, barley twist columns to either side of the case and resting on pad feet. Brass bezel with convex glass
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Styled by Park American Federal Cherry Lowboy Chest & Mirror Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Park". Features a rectangular form lowboy chest of three drawers with half cut applied barley twist
Category

Early 20th Century Federal Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

PAIR Set Antique English Oak OPEN Barley Twist Candlesticks Candle Holder Brass
Located in Shreveport, LA
original brass bobeche above the open barley twist column and traditional cup base. Classic British style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique English Sofa Side Table Barley Twist Ebonized Library Desk Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
backside). Thick barley twist column legs definite the look and lead to lower ebonized joint blocks and
Category

Antique 1790s British Louis XIII Sofa Tables

Materials

Oak

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Barley Twist Column For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic barley twist column available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and walnut, every barley twist column was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the barley twist column you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A barley twist column, designed in the Victorian, Neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Barley Twist Column?

The average selling price for a barley twist column at 1stDibs is $1,939, while they’re typically $490 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Barley Twist Column
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A classic barley twist refers to a specific attribute of a piece of furniture. The “twist” refers to a furnishing’s twisted form — in a table’s legs or in its trim, for example — that resembles a twisted stalk of barley sugar. The twist was frequently made of beech or walnut.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term “barley twist” refers to thin spiraling forms. Most often when barley twist is used, it relates to furniture. During the 19th century, many chairs, tables and casegoods featured barley twist legs. You can find a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A barley twist lamp is a table lamp or floor lamp that has a spiraling base. Usually, the bases are solid mahogany wood, but other types of wood and even metal are sometimes used. Find a variety of lamps from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Barley twist legs were originally cut by hand until the invention of the lathe, which assisted with creating the twisted design. Barley twist legs are named after sticks of barley sugar and feature a spiral look. Browse a selection of furniture featuring barley twist legs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Barley twist furniture dates back to the Jacobean and Stuart eras in England and the Louis XIII and Louis XIV eras in France. During this time, many furniture makers produced chairs, tables and case goods with twisty legs. The name barley twist comes from barley sugar candy enjoyed at the time. Shop a range of barley twist furniture on 1stDibs.